English · Adjectives
long
/lɒŋ/
[/lɒŋ/]
great in length
Beginneradjective
Definition
Measuring a great distance from one end to the other, or lasting a long time.
Example
It was a long journey, so the children grew tired and fell asleep in the car.
It was a long journey, so the children grew tired and fell asleep in the car.
Etymology
From Old English 'lang', of Germanic origin, related to German 'lang'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for both physical length and duration of time.